Richard O. Papenguth
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 24, 1903 Manistee, Michigan |
| Died | April 13, 1970 (aged 67) Lafayette, Indiana |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan 1949 Coach Matt Mann |
| Playing career | |
| 1921-1925 | University of Michigan |
| Position(s) | Freestyle swimmer Diver |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1925-1939 | Indianapolis Athletic Club |
| 1939-1970 | Purdue University Lafayette Swim Club |
| 1952 | US Olympic Women's Team |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Women's team National Champions ('51, 52 Lafayette SC) | |
| Awards | |
| National Collegiate & Schol. Swim Trophy (1964, Purdue) Helms Foundation (1962) International Swimming Hall of Fame | |
Richard Otto "Pappy" Papenguth (January 24, 1903–April 13, 1970) was an American competitive swimmer for Michigan University and a Hall of Fame swimming coach at Purdue University from 1939-1970. He coached the women's swim team at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics to two bronze medals.
Richard Papenguth was born on January 24, 1903 in Manastee, Michigan on the Northern Coast of Lake Michigan, to Gustave Herman and Emma Rosalie Jessin Papenguth. Known as an outstanding local swimmer in Manastee by 1920, at 17 he won third place at the diving contests at Alganac, Michigan.